Job Title: Petroleum Engineer (Sub-Surface)
Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.
Job Summary: to plan and design drilling and other engineering activities in exploration areas
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare well design, drilling program and undertake well planning.
- Propose well trajectories, completions and perforations.
- Prepare and evaluate drilling and completion programs and reports.
- Prepare and evaluate engineering aspects of technical proposals.
- Monitor acquisition and interpretation of engineering data.
- Prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for exploration activities.
- Monitor the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist in the development of operational procedures and ensure that all exploration operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
- Coordinate the verification and inspection of materials and equipment for drilling operation and assure all requirements, special terms and conditions are met.
- Prepare Work Programs and Budgets for Drilling Section.
- Monitor and supervise the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe manner.
- Identify and evaluate technical, regulatory and economic risks associated with geological aspects exploration projects.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations during exploration activities.
- Evaluate and recommend industry leading geological technologies, tools and software for exploration projects.
- Propose and implement innovative approaches within exploration team to enhance engineering data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide regular updates and reports to Management and stakeholders on exploration progress, drilling and other developments.
- Participate in negotiation of joint venture agreements.
- Participation in meetings with joint venture Partners and Authorities, when required.
- Train and coach graduate engineers and graduate trainees.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing /Production Engineering.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry.
- Membership in the relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in well-site operations.
- Extensive experience in exploration and engineering in the oil and gas industry.
- Skills & Competencies
- Negotiation skills and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Hands-on experience in engineering software suites.
- Must have knowledge of Ugandan’s Oil and Gas regulatory frameworks.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations, practices, and environmental considerations in oil and gas operations.
- Proficiency in well planning and drilling operations.
- Good leadership qualities and a team player.
Please note that successful candidates MUST be willing and ready to work in any UNOC’s office location.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link
Deadline: 9th January 2026
Note:
- Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
- Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48